How we cite our quotes: (Section Break.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"You know I'm right," you said. "Your parents are assholes. Their main concern is making money, making their house look like something out of a magazine, and getting mentioned in the society pages. They were molding you all the way, too, training you to be a little version of them. I saved you from that." (37.71)
Calling Gemma's parents a-holes is probably a little strong, but again, they do seem to be pressuring Gemma to accept their values system and rules. If anything, maybe this experience will help Gemma see that she has other options besides pursuing banking or buying other people's paintings.
Quote #8
I tried keeping my voice casual, trying a different tactic. "You know, I can get help for you, or money. Dad knows people, lots of people … doctors, lawyers …"
You didn't let me finish. You were up in a second. "You think that's what I want?" (37.121-122)
One thing's for certain: A major difference between Gemma and Ty is that she's been brought up from birth in the realm of conventional society and order, while he's grown up seeing this same society and order as the enemy. So, when she gives Ty advice about getting help, she of course does so within that frame of reference, unaware that doctors and lawyers will have absolutely no value or significance to Ty.
Quote #9
"He's not a monster," I said quietly.
Mum's hands went stiff around the sheets as she looked sharply at me. "That man is evil," she hissed. "Why else would he have taken you from us?" (98.17-18)
What's really funny is that at this point in the book, Gemma's mom is thinking the same thing we initially did about Ty—that he's a criminal who's up to no good. Npw, having spent the whole book in Australia with him and Gemma, we feel this odd compulsion to defend him, even though we still can't agree with his actions. Still, Gemma's mom is operating within the boundaries of the norms of the law and only sees him as dangerous.